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Global AI Push

The UN's new AI Governance for Humanity Lab in Valencia aims to help countries align regulatory systems and turn principles into practical policy.

Ahmet Balakan · 17h ago

Weapons of the Next War

From AI-powered decision-making to drone swarms and hypersonic weapons, the next world war could be defined by speed, autonomy, and electronic dominance.

Ahmet Balakan · 17h ago

Emerging Markets Go Digital

India has announced over $160 billion in data-center investments and is backing domestic AI models to reduce reliance on foreign technology.

Ahmet Balakan · 21h ago

Europe’s Tech Push

The EU aims to mobilize over €30 billion for up to seven AI Gigafactories, each with more than 100,000 advanced processors, to boost computing power within the bloc.

Ahmet Balakan · 21h ago

China’s Tech Power Reshapes Asia

Open AI models from Chinese labs could accelerate adoption across Asia, offering low-cost, customizable alternatives to Western systems.

Ahmet Balakan · 22h ago

AI Enters the Battlefield

The Pentagon's 2026 AI strategy and Palantir's Maven Smart System signal a shift toward software-defined warfare, with startups like Smack Technologies raising $61 million for AI decision-making tools.

Ahmet Balakan · 22h ago

Azerbaijan Reshapes the Middle Corridor: Digital Ambition vs. Logistics

Azerbaijan's digital reforms have cut China-Europe transit times from 38-53 days to 12-18, but coordination gaps and infrastructure limits still pose challenges.

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-Kba · 1d ago

Hangzhou: China’s $86 Billion AI Hub

Hangzhou's patient approach includes allocating 15% of annual fiscal revenue to tech and reserving buildings for startups like Game Science.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · August 16, 2026

China's National Computing Grid Builds the Infrastructure of the AI Age

A key innovation is the direct connection between desert solar and wind farms and data centers, bypassing the grid to cut costs and carbon emissions.

Botakoz Unbayeva · August 16, 2026

China Accelerates AI Push Across the Economy Under “AI Plus” Initiative

The State Council's August 2025 guideline sets AI integration targets of 70% by 2027 and 90% by 2030 across key sectors, with scientific discovery as the top priority.

Alvara Merrick · August 16, 2026

France and Germany's Joint Push: Europe's Quest for AI Sovereignty

The €200 billion InvestAI initiative includes plans for AI gigafactories and exascale supercomputers, with a facility in Grenoble set to house over 100,000 next-gen accelerators.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · August 10, 2026

The AI Race: Where the US and China Draw Their Strength

China's DeepSeek built a competitive model with a team of about 200 engineers, while Moonshot's Kimi K3 launch rattled Silicon Valley.

Alvara Merrick · August 10, 2026

The EU AI Act Enters Its Main Phase: What Changes From 2 August

The EU's AI rulebook reached its main application date on 2 August 2026. Chatbots must now disclose themselves, deepfakes must be labelled - and the rules reach any company selling into Europe, from Istanbul to Tashkent.

Oğuzhan Kuri · August 3, 2026

Global South’s AI Choice

The Shanghai conference highlighted AI governance gaps, with China pledging training and cooperation with ASEAN, African Union, and other regional blocs.

Muhammad Asif Noor · July 26, 2026

President Rahmon Reinforces Vision for Digital Justice

Muhammad Ali Pasha · July 26, 2026

Shusha Media Forum: Aliyev’s AI Trust Vision

Muhammad Ali Pasha · July 14, 2026

Digital Economy and Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets

Digital finance is transforming emerging economies by expanding access to banking, savings, payments, and credit through mobile technology. While financial inclusion and economic growth are accelerating, challenges such as cybersecurity, digital literacy, infrastructure gaps, and inactive accounts continue to limit its full potential.

Uroosa Khan · July 12, 2026

Why Kazakhstan Leads the Investment Map in Central Asia

Kazakhstan reaffirmed its ambition to become Central Asia’s leading investment hub through constitutional reforms, AI-driven growth, and economic diversification. While rising FDI and digital transformation strengthen its position, long-term success will depend on transparency, institutional credibility, and reducing commodity dependence.

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-Kba · July 4, 2026

Powerful AI Model Released

Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, a public version of its highly advanced AI model previously restricted due to safety concerns. The company says the system includes safeguards, but experts continue debating the risks and benefits of increasingly powerful AI technologies.

Botakoz Unbayeva · June 10, 2026

WhatsApp Must Allow Rival AI

The European Union has ordered Meta to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot providers while an antitrust investigation continues. Regulators argue the restrictions harm competition, while Meta calls the decision regulatory overreach and plans to appeal.

Botakoz Unbayeva · June 10, 2026

America’s Growing AI Backlash

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly unpopular among Americans despite its growing use in everyday life and business. Concerns over jobs, privacy, misinformation, and ethics continue to rise, yet massive investments and economic incentives suggest AI’s rapid expansion is unlikely to slow.

Alvara Merrick · June 7, 2026

The Strategic Importance of Technology and Tech Sovereignty

Technology has become a core source of power and sovereignty in modern geopolitics. Tech sovereignty refers to a nation’s independent control over data, AI, and digital infrastructure. Its absence creates security and economic risks, while states respond through digital borders, local ecosystems, and strategic investments.

İmran Yousaf · May 31, 2026